Richardtr3a Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 I have had the TR out on the drive for many weeks while the weather is so warm and I am self isolating. I have changed the springs all round, new exhaust , door adjustment and gear selectors overhauled , and lots more . It is starting on the button now. My family are not interested and I enjoy the garage time. However two neighbours came over and had a look. Luckily they were not upset and soon left as I was explaining my problems. I took a picture which I will post later . Richard & B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 You can do work on your car in the drive although within reasonable hours, the reason I have posted, check your policy if you are leaving it out at night, as there may be restrictions. Just a thought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Hi Richard. as an ex EHO ( noise police) i can say that there are no restrictive hours for working on your own car at a domestic premises inside or out. its the noise that is the issue. the local council EHO's are busy folk who are not out looking for work. but they must react to any complaints. typically they would write top the accused noise maker explaining the issue, the complainant details are confidential. you have the opportunity tout your side. it is typical that the complainant will be required to keep a diary of the offending noise - time and date. some councils allow recordings to be uploaded to a complaint log. for a council to take formal action the noise would need to be loud ( eg over the sound of a neighbours TV, disturb sleep (at night and windows can be open) frequent and prolonged. lots of power tools and /or hammering and/or engine revving . on the whole you shouldn't worry. and I'm here to help if anyone needs similar advice. H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuzanneH Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 Richard Roger has totally rebuilt two TRs out on our drive in the last 25 years and maintains them both out there as there is not enough room to do so in our garage. I have always been very aware that the people living opposite may not have liked what they were having to look at but none of them ever complained. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 I restored mine in a garage that opened directly onto the street. I always made a point of stopping the noisy work and welding at 9pm, and never had any complaints from the neighbours during the 6 years. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel A Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 When I was restoring the 250 my neighbour opposite went round the neighbours with a petition to stop me working. Luckily some of the neighbours have classic cars and she wasn’t very popular so it never got off the ground. We've only just started speaking after 10 years Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 19 minutes ago, SuzanneH said: I have always been very aware that the people living opposite That was my point, considering one’s neighbour. I tend to stop around 6.30 pm if it involves running the Engine and 9ish it it doesn’t. A little later if in the garage avoiding early morning before 9am. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 2 hours ago, SuzanneH said: ...the people living opposite may not have liked what they were having to look at but none of them ever complained... Well.. if you were confronted by a man wearing a dead chicken on his head, and holding a hammer in his hand, would you make any sort of complaint? Charlie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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SuzanneH Posted August 11, 2020 Report Share Posted August 11, 2020 58 minutes ago, Charlie D said: Well.. if you were confronted by a man wearing a dead chicken on his head, and holding a hammer in his hand, would you make any sort of complaint? Charlie. It’s not a dead chicken, it’s a Martian not frightening at all, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted August 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Thanks for all the replies. luckily the neighbours have stopped bleating on and listening to me fitting the exhaust. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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brian -r Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Just the neighbours to have Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 looking at the carpet and working out which one of them supplied the wool -2018 was a good year for flossy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuzanneH Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Well done Richard, returning to normal in this place I hope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel A Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 I’m sure they helped solve a few of your problems. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 that reminds me of that naughty joke about - what do you call two sheep tethered to a lamp post in Cardiff ??? Over to you Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Outrageous stereotyping Roger. Anyway, it was Swansea when I first heard it. Pete (born in Cardiff) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 A leisure centre ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Peter V W Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 17 hours ago, RogerH said: that reminds me of that naughty joke about - what do you call two sheep tethered to a lamp post in Cardiff ??? Over to you Roger Roger, Welsh lamb is the best in the world. I am sure ewe knew that! Peter V W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, Peter V W said: Roger, Welsh lamb is the best in the world. I am sure ewe knew that! Peter V W Best in the world for what !!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter V W Posted August 13, 2020 Report Share Posted August 13, 2020 8 hours ago, RogerH said: Best in the world for what !!!!!! Sunday lunch with mint sauce. No idea how you eat it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Richardtr3a Posted October 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Another neighbour arrived this morning. He managed to leave his home turf by lifting the gate off the hinges. I will look for him again when I need a hand with the engine/gearbox Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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